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Definition of electrostatic
1 : of or relating to static electricity or electrostatics
2 : of or relating to painting with a spray that utilizes electrically charged particles to ensure complete coating
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These devices are made up of explosive compositions that are typically extremely sensitive to heat, shock, electrostatic discharge and friction that may initiate unexpectedly causing serious injury or death.
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The safety report recommended that the plant install systems to prevent flammable gasses igniting inside the electrostatic precipitator.
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The Feb. 18, 2015 blast in Torrance occurred when flammable hydrocarbons flowed into a spark-producing pollution control device called the electrostatic precipitator, which was being prepared for maintenance.
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The pattern of the deposits depends on factors like air currents, gravity, electrostatic attraction and temperature and humidity differences.
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A fan sucks air into the elegantly-curved base-station, where it is drawn through an electrostatic filter.
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electrostatic
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adjective
elec·tro·stat·ic
\i-ˌlek-trə-ˈstat-ik\
Medical Definition of electrostatic
: of or relating to static electricity or electrostatics
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